Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Dorothy Bremer Kohler, pictured in 1948 when she graduated from the Gilboa-Conesville School, will give a short reading from, and sign copies of, her new book of personal essays “Stories of a Life: Remembering Friends and Family” at the Voorheesville Public Library on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. She addresses her family’s immigration from Germany in the 1920s as well as her upbringing in the small town of Gilboa. For five years, Kohler has been a member of the library’s memoir group “Writing Personal History for Family, Friends, and Posterity.” The book, printed by The Troy Book Makers, was edited by the shepherd of the memoir group, Dennis Sullivan, who says, “The collection reflects Dorothy’s wry sense of humor as well as her seriousness in tackling the tragedies that afflicted her family in days gone by, including the beloved family dog Schultz.” The stories, Sullivan says in the book’s forward, “remind us of what Thornton Wilder was trying to convey in Grover’s Corners in his American classic ‘Our Town,’” and reflect “what the Nobel Laureate, Czeslaw Milosz, called the double vision of a poet,” seeing the world from above while being an active part of it..” Sullivan concludes, “Though the stories are steeped in locality, they contain ‘lessons’ applicable to people everywhere. The writing is crisp and lively.”
In Observance of Labor Day, the Voorheesville Public Library will be closed from Saturday, Aug. 31. through Monday, Sept. 2. Regular hours will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Second Sunday Film
Join us at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. This month, our film tells this story: “An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within,” according to a description from the Internet Movie Database.
The 2015 film runs for one hour and 57 minutes. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required.
Book clubs for everyone
Have you tried one of our book clubs yet? There’s one for every age and reading preference: Fiction, non fiction, cookbook, middle school, high school, elementary school, whatever genre you enjoy, we’ve got you covered.
For more information on any of these groups, or if you have other ideas for book clubs, stop by and speak with a Librarian or call 518-765-2791. Watch for information on our newest book club Families Reading Together, for kids in grades k-3 with a caregiver.
Magic the Gathering
Magic the Gathering is the world’s most popular strategy card game. During a match, players cast devastating spells, summon creatures of legend, and wield powerful artifacts to best their opponents in a battle of wits.
Free decks are available for beginners, come learn to play! Already know how? Join us from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 and find new opponents and pick up some free booster cards to build your deck. All ages, please register.
Beading Workshop
Learn easy beading techniques for making simple necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The library provides tools and offers a variety of beads to choose from, or you are welcome to bring your own supplies and projects along.
Check out our beading books and magazines for inspiration. This program runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, but you may arrive at any time during the workshop that fits your schedule. Adults and teens ages 14 and up. Please register.
Save the date
The Friends of the Library (FOL) Annual Book Sale is Sept 20 thruough 22. For FOL members, sneak preview sale begins on Friday, September 20, from 2:00 to dusk. If you are not yet a member, you can join at the door for $10.
For everyone else, please join us on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4. p.m. There are literally thousands of items available for your entertainment pleasure. Book donations are now being accepted.
Register
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You may register in person, by phone at 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.